Transportation & Distribution

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

April 14, 2022

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

Stuck Evergreen Ship Waits on Full Moon to Float Free

April 14, 2022

Bloomberg

A month after its giant container ship ran aground near Baltimore, Evergreen Marine Corp. continues to dig for a solution.

Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

April 14, 2022

Bloomberg

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

Texas Governor Halts Some Truck Inspections on Border Snarl

April 13, 2022

Bloomberg

Texas is halting some vehicle inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border after Governor Abbott’s crackdown provoked protests that halted crucial food and equipment shipments.

Truck Blockade at U.S.-Mexico Border Imperils $440 Billion Trade

April 12, 2022

Bloomberg

A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.

Amazon Drone Crashes, Delays Dim Jeff Bezos' Delivery Dreams

April 11, 2022

Bloomberg

Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes in 2013 and pledged to fill the skies with a fleet of delivery drones that could zip parcels to customers’ homes in 30 minutes. Asked when this future would arrive, the Amazon.com founder said he expected drone deliveries to commence in the next five years.

China Port Congestion Worsens as 477 Ships Wait to Berth

April 11, 2022

Bloomberg

Dotting the sea off Chinese ports are 477 bulk cargo ships waiting to deliver resources from metal ore to grain into the country.

East Coast Container Ship Queue Overshadows West Coast Logjam

April 6, 2022

Bloomberg

Ocean carriers looking to avoid logjams at the U.S.’s busiest container gateways on the West Coast are now facing even longer queues out east.

VIDEO

Watch: Innovation in Supply Chain Services: An Outlook

April 5, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Robert Sutton, executive vice president of innovation with BNSF Logistics, discusses how supply chain service providers have pivoted to meet the needs of customers during the pandemic.

Online Shoppers Want Predictability More Than Speed, UPS Capital Says

April 4, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

New research shows shoppers are looking for a more customized delivery experience.

Transportation & Distribution

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.